What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the website owner.
Cookies can be “session cookies”, which expire when you close your browser, or “persistent cookies”, which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them.
Cookies we use
We use a small number of cookies to operate our website and services. The table below describes each cookie type.
| Cookie | Purpose | Provider | Duration | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session cookies | Keep you logged in during your browsing session. Deleted when you close your browser. | Basely Virtual | Session | Required |
| Authentication cookies | Remember your login state between sessions so you do not need to sign in every time. | NextAuth / Basely Virtual | 30 days | Required |
| Stripe cookies | Support payment processing and fraud prevention during checkout. | Stripe | Varies | Required |
| Analytics cookies | Help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. No personally identifiable information is collected. | Analytics provider | Up to 2 years | Optional |
How to control cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Consult your browser's help section for instructions. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functioning of our website.
- Third-party opt-outs: You can opt out of analytics tracking via tools provided by your analytics provider, where applicable.
Required cookies cannot be disabled without significantly impairing the function of our website and dashboard.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will update the “last updated” date when we do so. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any updated policy.
Contact
For any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at hello@baselymail.co.uk or via our contact form.